Statistics as Principled Argument - Paperback

by Robert P. Abelson (Author)

In Statistics as Principled Argument, first published in 1995, delved into the often-dismissed problems of interpreting quantitative data and then presented them in the context of a coherent story about one's research. This classic edition offers a new introduction situating Abelson's work through a contemporary lens.

Author Biography

Robert P. Abelson was a professor in the psychology and political science departments at Yale University. He made foundational contributions to social psychology, political psychology, and cognitive science, as well as important contributions to statistics.